Arabic 202

Arabic 202 is a 5-credit course offered in the winter semester.

Course Objectives

Course objectives are designed based on the ACTFL/NCSSFL Can-Do statements by proficiency level. For more information, see here.

By the end of Arabic 202, you will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a wide range of Arabic vocabulary and the appropriate use of various linguistic structures and cultural expressions in a given context
Understand and engage in spoken discourse of medium complexity on specialized topics, including current events, matters of public/community interest, and certain aspects of lived culture
Describe people, events, and experiences in spoken and written formats using practiced material
Write simple paragraphs about events and experiences in various time frames
Participate in conversations on familiar topics using sentences and series of sentences with ease and confidence
Talk in an organized way and with some detail about events and experiences in various time frames
Handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering a variety of questions
Identify the main idea and supporting ideas in a text
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamentals of Arabic morphology (i.e., verb conjugation, noun declension, word derivation, and memorization of the ten verb forms)
Identify similarities and differences in the diverse experiences of Arabic-speaking groups, including immigrants and indigenous groups